New at Waldbad Rodau: Overnight stays in tipis and fresh sanitary facilities!
Find out everything about the new features at the family-friendly Waldbad Rodau in Plauen, including overnight accommodations in tipis.

New at Waldbad Rodau: Overnight stays in tipis and fresh sanitary facilities!
Summer, sun, outdoor pool time! The Waldbad Rodau in the picturesque Vogtland has been properly spruced up for the new season. At the start of the season, bathers can look forward to newly renovated toilet and shower rooms, which will shine in new splendor over the winter with the support of funding. The roof in the entrance area was also renovated. “We have had a good knack for making our leisure facility even more inviting,” said a spokesman for the community, which is the proud owner of the forest pool. This is reported by the Free Press.
The Waldbad Rodau is known as a family-friendly outdoor pool and not only offers swimming fun, but also numerous leisure activities in the area. For the sporty, there are various recommended tours that are ideal for a nice trip. If you want to explore nature, you can try the moderately difficult hikes around the forest pool. From crossing Leubnitz Castle to taking a leisurely stroll through the villages, the area has something to offer for everyone. Special highlights are:
Recommended tours around the Waldbad Rodau
- Waldbad Rodau – Schloss Leubnitz
Schwierigkeit: mittel
Strecke: 4,1 km
Dauer: 1:04 h
Aufstieg: 55 hm
Abstieg: 57 hm - Dorfspaziergang in Leubnitz
Schwierigkeit: mittel
Strecke: 5,9 km
Dauer: 1:34 h
Aufstieg: 45 hm
Abstieg: 61 hm - Rundtour im Vogtland
Schwierigkeit: mittel
Strecke: 168 km
Dauer: 2:24 h
Aufstieg: 2.196 hm
Abstieg: 2.197 hm - Radrunde um Leubnitz
Schwierigkeit: leicht
Strecke: 52,9 km
Dauer: 3:51 h
Aufstieg: 620 hm
Abstieg: 621 hm - Lehrpfad über regionale Nahrungsmittel
Strecke: 5,5 km
Dauer: 1:28 h
Aufstieg: 98 hm
Abstieg: 93 hm - Gemütliche Rundwanderung zwischen Tobertitz und Rodersdorf
Strecke: 5,5 km
Dauer: 1:35 h
Aufstieg: 171 hm
Abstieg: 171 hm
For families who come with children, the Rodau outdoor pool has ideal facilities. The little water lovers will find a paddling pool and a non-swimmer pool with fun elements. And as a very special innovation, you can even spend the night in tipis in this outdoor pool. This innovative accommodation option brings a touch of adventure to the bathing experience, which is sure to be a real highlight for many families the free press reported.
More outdoor swimming pools in Vogtland
The Waldbad Rodau has a lot of competition in the region, as the Reichenbach outdoor pool is also impressive. Both swimmers and non-swimmers have generous facilities here. Everything is available, from a 50-meter swimming pool with starting blocks to a non-swimmer pool with various fun elements to a diving pool with various towers. A beach area with loungers and parasols, two beach volleyball courts, table tennis tables and a climbing frame make your stay a real experience. Added to this is a barrier-free design and a snack bar – no wish remains unfulfilled. More about this on the website City of Reichenbach.
For anyone who wants to experience unforgettable moments outdoors this summer, the Waldbad Rodau with its new offerings and picturesque surroundings is definitely worth a visit. Whether swimming, hiking or spending the night in the open air - there is something for everyone here!